Netherlands – Czechia 0: 2, Quarterfinals! Czech footballers celebrate advancing to the EURO

The eight-final hero is Tomáš Holeš. The best match in my life

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Four corners during the opening quarter hour. The ruling Dumfries, who caused problems for the Czech defense with his speed and straightforwardness. And for example, the center of Malena, who after a few seconds whistled into the open space in front of Vaclík’s gate so unexpectedly that he surprised the aforementioned defender Eindhoven, who was probably everywhere and ran more than the dreaded attackers Depay and Malen combined.

However, the Dutch did not benefit from the predominance. Not a chance that could be said to be one hundred percent.

“The Czechs are defending deeply and, most importantly, in an organized way,” said former English national team official Dion Dublin, commenting on Budapest’s eighth finals for the BBC.

Kalas did prevent Oranje from two promising occasions. His teammates joined in, so the offensive efforts of the Dutch sounded lost until they gradually dissipated.

Especially when, after half an hour, the Czech team began to dare and launch an attack. Souček’s header missed the goal, the centers of Kadeřábek and Barák did not cause problems for the opponents until the penalty area, but the activity increased and the offensive attempts increased.

The midfielder of the Czech national team, Tomáš Souček, and his reaction during the EURO round with the Netherlands.

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The opponent found that he had to be careful and defend himself. After a huge chance, Barák, who appeared in the eight-final line-up together with Ševčík and Kadeřábek instead of the injured Darida working with a bruised ankle, distancing Bořil and only Jankt sitting on the bench with a tuple.

After all, if there was a chance in the first 45 minutes, then Barák’s.

Dumfries answered with a shot made by Vaclík, but he fired from too big an angle, so he didn’t surprise the goalkeeper. And at the set time of the first half, the excitement was useless, because when Depay got to the end, the border judge’s flag flew up and signaled an offside.

“The Czechs play simply and their plan works perfectly. Get behind the ball and make life difficult for your opponent. And when they have it, they go full ahead. It will not be easy for Frank de Boer to come up with something. His team must first shift to a higher gear, “Dublin tried to give coach Oranje from a distance.

Coach of the Dutch national team Frank de Boer during the eighth finals of EURO with the Czech Republic.

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After changing sides, Malen took his advice. He set off, got in front of Vaclík himself, tried to make a loop for him, but he failed. Vaclík miraculously liquidated his huge opportunity.

Schick was immediately inspired as well. He ran away from De Ligt, so the young defender from Juventus had to reach for the ball with his hand so that the Czech sniper would not get into a similar chance as Mallen. The Russian judge expelled him after consulting with a video referee, so the Czech team had a numerical advantage from the 55th minute.

Matthijs de Ligt saw a red card after 55 minutes for slicing down an opponent

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Of course he benefited from it. Of course, he forced territorial supremacy. The pressure of Šilhavý’s charges logically increased and the Dutch were only forced to defend, to kick the balls. Sometimes even hello God.

A huge opportunity for Kadeřábek did not bring the desired goal yet, but four minutes later Holeš registered among the shooters. After the standard situation, the headed Kalas extended his ball and the man hit the black work.

Also the head.

Czech hero Tomáš Holeš celebrates with fans after hitting the Dutch net in the eighth finals of EURO.

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Ten minutes before the end, Schick packed the favored Dutch out of the European Championships. Again, thanks to Holeš, who took the defending opponent for the ball, he escaped with all the fantastic sprint and challenged Schick to be among the best championship shooters with the fourth goal.

Only Ronaldo has more on his account at the moment.

The Dutch thus reaffirmed that the Czech complex did not shake even after years and is saying goodbye to the European Championship, while Šilhavý’s team will win after an excellent performance based on effective tactics on July 3 in Baku against Denmark.

“I think the Czechs are now able to imitate Greece from the European Championships in 2004. Tactically, they were well prepared again,” said former Aston Villa player and Manchester Dion Dublin, with obvious respect, after the final whistle.